The Wadsworth Atheneum is one of the premier museums in the United States, and its collection covers an impressive number of years and genres. Founded in 1842, the Wadsworth started with a significant collection of early American art, but over the years it has worked hard to incorporate more modern genres and works from across…
Museums hold a special place in American culture, and they are frequently used to honor important artists and preserve the shared history and past of people around the world. In the United States during the 19th and 20th century there was a significant increase in the number of museums opening up across our growing country. …
July 6 of 1944 had all the ingredients to be a perfect day. The skies were welcoming, the air was hot, and the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus were in town. Families flocked to Hartford, Connecticut to see the afternoon show, excited to catch a glimpse of the Flying Wallendas, or the gentle…
By Logan Smith Current Dreams are a Past Reality The idea of having a professional hockey team in Connecticut may seem outlandish to many people today. However, only 22 years ago, this was a reality. The Hartford Whalers competed in the eastern conference of the National Hockey League, and remained in Hartford from 1979 to…
